Lex Fridman Podcast #439 – Craig Jones: Jiu Jitsu, $2 Million Prize, CJI, ADCC, Ukraine & Trolling
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Aug 14, 2024 
Craig Jones, a legendary jiu-jitsu competitor and co-founder of B-Team, dives into the exhilarating $2 million CJI tournament he's organizing. He shares vivid stories from Ukraine, where he hosted a seminar amid conflict, blending humor and danger. The conversation explores the mental challenges in jiu-jitsu, the evolution of tournaments to enhance athlete pay, and the existential reflections on sleep and community. With insights on authenticity and the spirit of grappling, Craig offers a compelling look into the world of combat sports.
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Cash on Rogan
- Craig Jones brought $1 million in cash onto the Joe Rogan podcast.
- Rogan, surprised, sent his own security; Jones hadn't considered it.
Ukraine Trip Origin
- Jones' Ukraine trip stemmed from filming challenges in Kazakhstan.
- He aimed to teach a seminar and experience the realities of war.
Missile Strike
- In Kyiv, a hypersonic missile was shot down near Jones' hotel.
- He later visited the impact site and took shrapnel home.